I first started using the Bible studies published through Harvest House for Precept Ministries way back when I was a teen. Those small daily studies through the books of Acts and Luke led to more discovery and indepth adventures in God's Word. Almost two decades later and I was beyond thrilled to find out that Precepts has developed studies for children ages 9-12. Their … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Precept Ministries Will Encourage Family Bible Study
Lamb Craft
This month's featured craft is a cute, versatile lamb craft. I first saw this adorable lamb over at Family Fun and knew my little girls would love helping me make it (check out the their site for a lion version of this craft.) I tweaked the original craft and came up with our own Easter Lamb decoration. "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look, the … [Read more...] about Lamb Craft
When We Want To Know How
Puzzled toddler eyes studied the inner workings of the shower fixture. Little fingers still learning their full capability pushed, pulled and prodded. Finally... when he couldn't answer how it all worked... he disassembled it all. Pieces tumbled loose... separated... ineffective. What worked moments before, worked no longer. All of the components, the potential, remained ... … [Read more...] about When We Want To Know How
Waiting in the Kitchen
We drive past a store “Sale” sign, and Esmé tells me, “If something you want to buy costs $20, and it is 50% off, then you only have to pay $10 for it!” Yep, that’s my Daddy’s girl! She’s got her shopping math down pat – and that’s all the math she really needs to know, hey? Now that kitchen math stuff – doubling and halving recipes, figuring out serving sizes – that, … [Read more...] about Waiting in the Kitchen
Uncluttered for Lent
Lent begins Wednesday and there couldn’t be a better time to spend some time reenergizing and ordering our homes. So what does Lent have to do with organization and the keeping of our home? More specifically with home education? Lent is a season of self-examination, fasting and penance in preparation for Easter. A time to turn our lives more completely to Christ and … [Read more...] about Uncluttered for Lent